As Greater Boston's community foundation, the Boston Foundation is focused on the myriad of factors which make our city unique and successful. With an emphasis on strengthening this region's competitiveness in the global economy, the Foundation works with many partners to publish cutting edge research, hold public forums, and convene task forces of experts and stakeholders to create action agendas for real change.
A new report from Boston Indicators, released at the Boston Foundation, finds our growing regional economy isn't working for everyone, including people of color and the middle class.
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The Boston Foundation today issued the following statement on a proposed rule change that would broadly expand the definition of how an immigrant could be classified as a “public charge,” a person who is likely to become dependent on the government for financial and material support.
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The Boston Foundation today announced that the Foundation and its donors had given more than $129 million to nonprofits in the 2018 fiscal year, which closed June 30. As a result, the Foundation is pleased to note that grant making over the past 10 years has topped $1 billion.
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In this piece in the Boston Globe, the co-chairs of Massachusetts United for Puerto Rico say thank you for $3.8 million raised, but say there's still more to be done.
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The Daily Free Press highlights Boston Indicators statistics on economic mobility for black men and women, part of the "Boston Is Booming... But for Whom?" report
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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker comes to the Boston Foundation to announce the recommendations of the Massachusetts Black Advisory Commission, focusing on education, workforce training and increased options for black-owned businesses.
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The Boston Globe previews "Boston's Booming... But for Whom?" with a look at the impacts of the economic expansion on the middle class and lower-income residents.
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WBUR talks to Luc Schuster of Boston Indicators about the "Boston is Booming... But for Whom?" report, and focuses on the troubles facing the middle class in Greater Boston
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How can Boston raise the profile of its world-class cultural offerings? This new report, created from two years of interviews and discussions, suggests branding a new creative district "The Avenues to the Arts," and bringing together civic, commercial and cultural assets to create a powerful arts partnership
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A new report from Boston Indicators finds the growing Greater Boston economy isn't working for everyone equally. While Boston scores well compared to other cities in its opportunities for children from low-income families, high costs are having an impact on the middle class and creating racial gaps in home ownership.
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